Practice Manager: Flexible, Permanent Legal Leadership

Queensland Government; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in Queensland seeks a Practice Manager to lead a newly established criminal law chamber in Ipswich. This permanent, flexible full-time role focuses on overseeing daily operations, workload planning, and staff leave management while representing the chamber at court events.

You will mentor legal officers and support staff, manage a complex caseload, track KPIs, and develop efficient chamber processes.

Qualifications

• Criminal law expertise and advocacy in Magistrates and higher courts.
• Leadership experience supervising multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Queensland Public Sector employment conditions and directives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex criminal matters and attend court events.
• Oversee legal officers' workloads to ensure timely indictments.
• Establish case file allocation and court responsibilities, including circuit courts.
• Monitor and report on chamber KPIs and workloads.
• Lead and supervise the chamber team with the Principal Crown Prosecutor.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality service.
• Support trauma-informed victim liaison services and staff development.

Skills

Criminal law expertise

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Legal practice experience

Job description

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in Queensland seeks a Practice Manager to lead a newly established criminal law chamber in Ipswich. This permanent, flexible full-time role focuses on overseeing daily operations, workload planning, and staff leave management while representing the chamber at court events.

You will mentor legal officers and support staff, manage a complex caseload, track KPIs, and develop efficient chamber processes.